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Past Articles

• Comparing Chiropractic, Drugs, and Accupuncture
• Morton's vs. Metatarsalgia
• Tarsal Tunnel Syndrome
• Feet support, so they support you
• How serious are slow car accidents?
• Fun with words
• Training for Life
• Want to save some money this year?
• Do you know these names?
• Heel Spurs/Plantar Fascitis
• Shin Splints
• Celiac Disease
• Cold and Flu "Season"
• Movement and Spinal Health
• Infants, Birth, and Chiropractic
• Selling Disease
• Paradigm Shift
• Asthma and Allergies
• Safety of Chiropractic
• Virus-"Killer" Salsa

Comparing Chiropractic, Drugs, and Accupuncture

The following is an abstract from the Journal of Spine (the premier journal for spinal conditions). I've highlighted the important points below, but basically it shows how chiropractic patients responded the quickest and were pain-free for the longest. Actually, a follow up study 18 months later found that patients under Chiropractic care continued to have positive benefits. The college conducting the study stopped it because they didn't want Chiropractic to get such great press in the best journal for spinal conditions. What this abstract didn't include is that the 2 medications used were Celebrex and/or Vioxx.

Abstract:
Study Design. A randomized controlled clinical trial was conducted.

Objective. To compare medication, needle acupuncture, and spinal manipulation for managing chronic (>13 weeks duration) spinal pain because the value of medicinal and popular forms of alternative care for chronic spinal pain syndromes is uncertain.

Summary of Background Data. Between February 1999 and October 2001, 115 patients without contraindication for the three treatment regimens were enrolled at the public hospital's multidisciplinary spinal pain unit.

Methods. One of three separate intervention protocols was used: medication, needle acupuncture, or chiropractic spinal manipulation. Patients were assessed before treatment by a sports medical physician for exclusion criteria and by a research assistant using the Oswestry Back Pain Disability Index (Oswestry), the Neck Disability Index (NDI), the Short-Form-36 Health Survey questionnaire (SF-36), visual analog scales (VAS) of pain intensity and ranges of movement. These instruments were administered again at 2, 5, and 9 weeks after the beginning of treatment.

Results. Randomization proved to be successful. The highest proportion of early (asymptomatic status) recovery was found for manipulation (Chiropractic adjustments) (27.3%), followed by acupuncture (9.4%) and medication (5%). Manipulation achieved the best overall results, with improvements of 50% (P = 0.01) on the Oswestry scale, 38% (P = 0.08) on the NDI, 47% (P < 0.001) on the SF-36, and 50% (P < 0.01) on the VAS for back pain, 38% (P < 0.001) for lumbar standing flexion, 20% (P < 0.001) for lumbar sitting flexion, 25% (P = 0.1) for cervical sitting flexion, and 18% (P = 0.02) for cervical sitting extension. However, on the VAS for neck pain, acupuncture showed a better result than manipulation (50%vs 42%).

Conclusions. The consistency of the results provides, despite some discussed shortcomings of this study, evidence that in patients with chronic spinal pain, manipulation (Chiropractic adjustments), if not contraindicated, results in greater short-term improvement than acupuncture or medication. However, the data do not strongly support the use of only manipulation, only acupuncture, or only nonsteroidal antiinflammatory drugs for the treatment of chronic spinal pain. The results from this exploratory study need confirmation from future larger studies.

Source:

Chronic Spinal Pain: A Randomized Clinical Trial Comparing Medication, Acupuncture, and Spinal Manipulation.
Spine. 28(14):1490-1502, July 15, 2003.
Giles, Lynton G. F. DC, PhD; Muller, Reinhold PhD

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Morton's vs. Metatarsalgia

Morton’s Interdigital Neuroma

Although this painful foot condition has nothing to do with salt, it does affect the flavor and quality of the person’s life who has this problem.

The interlocking mechanism of the midfoot bones maintains the Transverse Metatarsal arch (top of foot), and allows for the proper function of the foot and its soft tissues.  When the foot bones become misaligned (due to trauma, prolonged standing, or poor fitting shoes) the bones can compress the small sensory nerves between the toes, usually between the 2nd and 3rd, or 3rd and 4th toes, causing pain and swelling between the toes.

Specific Chiropractic adjustments to the appropriate foot bones has been found to be very effective in correcting this painful and debilitating condition.

It is important to find a Chiropractor who specializes in the care of foot and ankle problems (as well as the spine).  Here at Camp Chiropractic we have helped many people find relief and correction for this problem, without the use of drugs and surgery.  Never been to a Chiropractor?  Come talk with one of the doctors about your condition.  We care about how you feel!

Metatarsalgia

This painful foot condition can be distinguished from Morton’s by using a simple test, discussed in a moment.  The pain associated with Metatarsalgia is pain at the base of the toes that is worse when walking as you push off with the toes, and typically is relieved by standing still (this aggravates Morton’s).  To determine which condition you my have follow this simple test: squeeze your foot, trying to compress your big toe toward your little toe, if this causes pain it is likely Morton’s.  If no pain occurred then palpate/feel over the base of the toes, if pressure to the toe bones causes pain then the likely diagnosis is Metatarsalgia.  Both of the conditions can result from abnormal foot bone position and mechanics.  A specially trained doctor of Chiropractic can carefully correct the misalignment of the feet and allow you to return to your normal lifestyle, pain free!

Stop suffering from the agony of DA-FEET!!!

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Tarsal Tunnel Syndrome

Similar to Carpal Tunnel Syndrome of the wrist, this condition is most prevalent among runners, but may occur in skiers, surfers, construction workers, or anyone who spends significant time on their feet.

Tarsal Tunnel Syndrome (T.T.S.) is nerve entrapment on the medial side of the foot which results in medial heel and arch pain, and is typically aggravated by running.  Contrast to Plantar Fascitis pain which occurs on the bottom of the heel bone, at the origin of the Plantar Fascia, and improves with stretching or running.

What could cause the nerves to become compressed?  Any condition which decreases the narrow space through which the nerve passes.  For example, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Osteoarthritis, Diabetes, Flat Feet (Pronation), Fractures, leaking silicon breast implants, and trauma.  However, the most common cause of T.T.S. is biomechanical dysfunction of the foot and ankle complex (Jackson DL, Haglund BL:  Tarsal Tunnel Syndrome in runner. Sports Med. 1992; 13:146-49).  Foot bones which move out of the proper alignment resulting in nerve compression and pain.

Treatment for this condition would be to address the faulty biomechanics of the ankle, foot, knee, pelvis, and spine to allow a comprehensive care approach rather than treat the symptoms through drugs and surgery.  80% of the individuals who have Tarsal Tunnel Syndrome respond to conservative treatment in 6-8 weeks by realigning the bones, exercises, and orthotics may be used in cases of flat feet.

If you or someone you know is suffering needlessly call our office to set up an appointment to get back on your feet.

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Camp Chiropractic Center, Inc.

491-1232

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Feet support, so they support you

Have you heard of foot inserts?  Inserts are those soft pads by Dr. Scholl’s that you can get at Wal-Mart that are supposed to cushion your shoes.  How about orthotics?  Orthotics are custom inserts that are designed to support the arches of your foot and support foot mechanics.  Do you know there is a big difference between orthotics from a podiatrist and those from a chiropractor?  There is and here is just a short list of the differences:

Flexible—Foot Levelers (custom designed in our office)

• Designed to influence the joint receptors and evoke positive proprioceptive response from the cerebellum, resulting in better muscle balance.
• Does not create any hypermobile joints above the ankle.
• Designed to provide a balanced foundation for the foot and spine.
• Custom fitted from a mold of your foot while standing (the position most important for support)

Rigid—Podiatrists

• Designed in a way rarely evoking positive proprioceptive response; in fact, generally evokes a negative response.
• Restricted motion in the foot can create hypermobility in joints above the ankle.
• Designed to maintain a rigid neutral position of the foot, thereby forming a crutch effect—muscle weakness can result.
• Often fitted from a mold of your foot when laying down (this is more convenient for the podiatrist)

You have 4 arches in each of your feet designed to flex and stretch.  This is so that your body is cushioned from walking and standing.  Prolonged standing on hard surfaces leads to fatigue of these arches and is why many factories require mats for workers.  Does it make sense to put a hard surface underneath your feet?  A good orthotic is designed to work with your feet to make them stronger.

Often a foot misalignment can lead to problems further up the body and is why we check the feet in our office.  It’s also important to have your foot adjusted before casting for a foot support so that your orthotics will be built to hold you in the proper position.  If you have any questions about how orthotics may be right for you, please ask!  The information above is yours, the number below is ours.

Camp Chiropractic Center, Inc.

www.campchiro.com

491-1232

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How serious are slow car accidents?

I have been asked many times by patients, “Why am I hurting so bad when there wasn’t any damage to my car when I was rear-ended?  The insurance company said I couldn’t possibly be hurt because the other driver was only going 10 mph.”  To answer this question you must understand some things about human anatomy and current research.  The neck is the most vulnerable part of the spine in an auto accident and especially in rear-end collisions. 

It has been known for over 50 years that an individual is more likely to have permanent spinal damage as a result of being hit from behind than from any other impact direction.  Nikoli Bogduk, M.D., the most prominent author on whiplash injury states, “5 mph is the threshold for symptomatic injury”.  In other words, you only have to be going 5 mph to experience an injury and anything greater increases your chances for long term problems. 

Research has also found that the spinal cord of monkeys could be torn in half by an impact of only 11 mph, and that an 8 mph rear-end accident could generate 12 G’s of force on the head and neck (more force than a fighter pilot experiences).  The result is nerve root tearing and bleeding, joint damage, ligament and muscle tearing, and disc injury.  Adults and children can end up with spinal problems that, if uncorrected, will cause long term disabilities and accelerate spinal decay.  Symptoms may take weeks or even months to appear, so you can’t rely on pain to notify you of the problem.

It is now known that spinal care which begins immediately after a whiplash accident will help the spine heal faster, stronger, and reduce long term spinal pain or disability.  Chiropractic care is covered by auto insurance plans having PIP (Personal Injury Protection) coverage and will also cover children hit by cars while bicycling, skateboarding, or walking.  If you’re not sure what is covered, give us a call and we will check on it for you.

If you have been in an accident don’t wait.  Have your spine checked now.  Early correction means early prevention.  The information above is yours, the number below is ours.

Camp Chiropractic Center, Inc.

491-1232

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Fun with words

How would you like it if you had a lot of pain in your shoulder, you asked a friend to look at it, and he simply told you that you had pain in your shoulder?  Seems kind of redundant doesn’t it? 

Or what if he gave it a fancy name?  Like bursitis.  If you break that word down, you come up with bursitis = “bursa” + “itis”.  A bursa is a fluid filled sac that is in your shoulder (there are bursa in other places in the body as well) and “itis” means inflammation.  Well, inflammation is pretty much the same thing as pain because inflammation produces pain.  So we’re back to square one.  When you’re friend tells you that you have bursitis, it’s like saying you have pain in your shoulder.  He’s told you what you already know.

So what is my point with all of this word fun?  Simply that putting a name on something does not solve the problem.  We often put names on different things like fibromyalgia, cancer, heart burn or acid reflux, allergies, asthma, headaches, back pain, constipation, ear infection, sinus congestion, etc.  That’s great to identify the symptoms, but it is more important to find the source of the problem.  All of the conditions I named above are due to dysfunction in the body because something is not working right.  And although many of them are common, that does not mean it’s normal.

So now that we’ve identified the shoulder problem and given it a fancy name, what do you do?  Cover up the pain of the shoulder with medication or reduce what is causing the inflammation of the bursa?  I’ll leave that answer up to you, but while you think about that, remember this:  the power that made the body heals the body!

If you think this information would be useful for someone else, please ask us for a copy.  Also, if you are interested in more articles just like this one, please check out our website at www.campchiro.com.  The information above is yours, the number below is ours.

Camp Chiropractic Center, Inc.

491-1232

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Training for Life

If you had to go out and run a marathon tomorrow, could you do it?  Most people probably couldn’t, but that’s because you have to train your body to be able to run for 26 miles without stopping.  However that takes time; time for the muscles to grow, time for the ligaments to stretch, and time for the blood vessels to get used to increased work load.  So why do we think we can do years of damage to our bodies and expect to fix the problem quickly?  We can’t!  All healing, building, and retraining of the body takes time.  It has been said before and it’s still true:  “Anything worth doing takes time”.

Speaking of running marathons, exercise is a great way to maintain a healthy body.  Studies show that exercise lowers chance of:  heart problems, cancer (colon, breast, and prostate), ulcers, mental deterioration, Alzheimer’s, depression, complications in pregnancy, cholesterol, and diabetes.  Wow!  Not only does exercise help you in those areas, but people who exercise typically eat well due to the change in lifestyle.  So this shows that exercise is preventative as well as strengthening.

Exercise obviously builds muscle, but do you know what muscle does?  It actually has a lot more functions than to make you look like Arnold Schwarzenegger.  Muscle is used to store nutrients and toxins, provide movement for the skeletal system, and support hard and soft tissue of the body.  It is one of the quickest responding tissues in the body.  This means that muscle is one of the things that will change the most in the shorter period of time.

This does not mean that everyone needs to run marathons to be healthy.  Actually, doing something as simple as parking your car further away from the grocery store can be a way you begin to incorporate more exercise.  You could even go for a walk around the neighborhood.  It doesn’t matter what it is, as long as you take the first step (because the first step is usually the hardest).

Have you ever heard the phrase: today is the first day of the rest of your life?  Well it’s true!  You can’t go back to yesterday to finish that project, you can’t get rid of that ice cream sundae that you had to have, you can’t undo that fall you had, and you can’t even go back and exercise to make up for the past week that you forgot.  Today is a new opportunity, how will you use it?  Let this article be the starting point to a new lifestyle as you train for your life.

We are always available to answer questions about exercise programs and as soon as you’re ready to start, we’re ready to help.  The information above is yours, the number below is ours.

Camp Chiropractic Center, Inc.

491-1232

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Want to save some money this year?

I don’t know about the rest of you, but around tax time I tend to look a little closer at my finances.  As you go over your W-2’s and all those receipts, it gives you a chance to see where all the money goes.  Included in the returns is an area to report how much you spend on health care, including insurance, drugs, and physician visits.  It’s interesting to see how quickly it adds up.  So this got me thinking, how much does it cost to go to the Chiropractor?  Or, how much do I save?

So I dove into the current research and found some impressive results.  Did you know the British Medical Journal, the premier medical journal, states that:

In a separate study, the Archives of Internal Medicine found that Chiropractic patients had lower annual total health care expenditures (Arch Intern Med 2004).  Actually, they saved an average of $208 a year.  Back pain patients with Chiropractic insurance coverage had less x-rays taken, low back surgery, hospitalization, and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI).  Meaning more money for the Chiropractic patient’s pocket!  So when those tax returns come back think of investing it in your Chiropractic care for this year.

Remember, regular, consistent Chiropractic care is preventative (like taking your daily multivitamin to ensure that your body is getting the proper nutrients).  It should be part of your wellness lifestyle and it’s a great way to save money while staying healthy.  The information above is yours, the number below is ours.

Camp Chiropractic Center, Inc.

491-1232

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Do you know these Names?

Do the names Jerry Ramageda, Tom LaFountain, or Jeffrey Spencer ring a bell to you?  If not you are probably not alone, but perhaps you are more familiar with the teams and individuals they’re associated with.  These men are the past and present Doctors of Chiropractic for the Seattle Seahawks, Tiger Woods, and Lance Armstrong respectively.  Chiropractic is becoming so well known for its preventative health benefits that these athletes and many others are among the growing list of individuals who attribute their athletic success to Chiropractic.

Maintaining proper biomechanical function in the spine is essential to the success of these elite athletes.  When any loss of balance and coordination can make the difference between a tournament victory and a second place finish, Chiropractic is being shown to help in keeping top-level athletes functioning at their best.  Even “The Governator” himself, Arnold Schwarzenegger, has spoken at several International Chiropractic Association meetings about the natural health benefits of Chiropractic care in relation to sports, bodybuilding, and fitness.

When it comes to your health, don’t be passive.  Take an active role in learning about what you can to maintain and maximize your health potential before health problems occur.  Everyone from the weekend warrior to the most elite professional athlete can benefit from preventative Chiropractic care.  Consult your Chiropractor today and ask to learn more about how Chiropractic helps to keep your spine and nervous system functioning at an optimal level.

Also, not all Chiropractors are the same.  There are those who examine and adjust the extremities, and those who don’t.  Since athletes tend to put more stress on the extremities on a daily basis, we find it important to examine both the spine and the extremities in our office.  We also believe in tailoring a specific exercise program for each individual.    We know how much you can achieve when you are involved in your health care.  Call us today to find out how we can help you achieve both your personal and athletic goals!

Camp Chiropractic Center, Inc.

491-1232

www.campchiro.com

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Heel Spurs/Plantar Fascitis

The foot is a flexible, functional device that is structured to provide body support, aid in ambulation/walking, absorb foot impact forces, allow for adaptation on uneven surfaces, and is the foundation on which the body stabilization is built.  It is made up of 26 bones, has 4 arches, over 100 ligaments, and is supported by incredibly strong muscles and fascia.

The integrity of the knee, hip, and lower spine depends upon proper “function” of the ankle mortise, hind foot, mid foot, and forefoot.  So basically, if the foot malfunctions then the forces which would normally be absorbed in the arches and joints of the lower extremity becomes transmitted to the soft tissue.  For example, an ankle sprain (stretching or tearing of ligaments, ligaments connect bone to bone) occurs when the bones separate, and is unable to pull those misaligned bones back together.  Due to increased stress on the already stretched ligaments the misaligned bones make you susceptible to re-spraining the ankle.  As you begin running and playing, the ankle is unable to absorb the impact forces, therefore, the plantar fascia (bottom of foot) either becomes inflammed resulting in Plantar Fascitis, or the fascia begins tugging on the heel bone causing a heel spur.

Is the answer to cut the heel spur off or inject the area with steroids?  Or would it be more prudent to realign the bones, take pressure off the fascia, and restore mechanical stability to the foot, thus allowing the body to heal itself?

How can a Chiropractor help?  Since the nervous system controls the entire function of the body, if there is an improper or weak nerve supply from the spine to the lower leg, the supporting tissue will be weak and result in a sprain or mechanical imbalance.  However, if it is misaligned foot bones, a Chiropractor that understands foot mechanics will adjust the bones into a normal position, allowing the body to strengthen and heal.

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Camp Chiropractic Center, Inc.

491-1232

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Shin Splints

Many athletes suffer from this condition of the lower leg, that destroys the training schedule, affects running speed, and begins to cause postural distortions to the hips, spine, shoulders, and even head posture.

Symptoms of Periostitis, more commonly called Shin Splints, begin in the lower 1/3 of the leg on the lateral side of the tibia or shin bone and may feel like an achy or tight sensation.  As you begin running there is an increase of pain which may be sharp and pulling in nature which improves as you warm-up and becomes worse as you cool down.  Many athletes find that they experience this when they go from a soft to a hard surface, increase their training distance, or increase training intensity/frequency.

What is the cause?  According to the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons Symposium on foot and ankle injuries the most common cause is a “widening of the ankle mortise . . .”  So what causes this widening?  Let’s look at the ankle anatomy.

The interosseous membrane connects the tibia to the fibula (the two bones of the lower leg).  It has some flexibility to stretch but remains somewhat rigid.  Ankle sprains cause the Talus bone to misalign which results in spreading the tibia and fibula, tugging on the interosseous membrane, each time the foot hits the ground.  These little “contraction tugs” cause the periosteum (outer layer of bone) to become inflammed, thus, Periostitis! 

The Solution:  re-align the ankle bones, foot bones, tibia, spine, or other joints to allow the area to heal, and most athletes return to normal activity in 2-4 weeks (usually sooner).

The information above is yours, the information below is ours.

Camp Chiropractic Center, Inc.

491-1232

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Celiac disease

Celiac disease is a digestive disease that damages the small intestine and interferes with absorption of nutrients from food (aka sprue). People who have celiac disease cannot tolerate a protein called gluten, found in wheat, rye, and barley.

When people with celiac disease eat foods or use products containing gluten, their immune system responds by damaging the small intestine. The tiny, fingerlike protrusions lining the small intestine are damaged or destroyed. Called villi, they normally allow nutrients from food to be absorbed into the bloodstream. Without healthy villi, a person becomes malnourished, regardless of the quantity of food eaten.

According to various sources, celiac disease can be linked to schizophrenia (British Medical Journal), tumors (American Journal of Medicine), osteoporosis, infertility, a history of miscarriages, and an increased chance of fractures.  Because the symptoms are so varied, it is often misdiagnosed or over-looked as a problem. 

There are ways to detect celiac disease by biopsy, but an easier test is to try a gluten-free diet.  After a few weeks on the diet, most people notice their symptoms decrease if they have the disease (some even notice improvement in a couple of days).  The small intestine is usually completely healed in 3 to 6 months in children and younger adults and within 2 years for older adults.  This means that the intestines can then absorb nutrients into the bloodstream again.

So what is a gluten-free diet?  Basically foods like wheat, barely, and rye.  But there are many more foods that include some form of those grains and it’s best to either talk to a nutritionist or look up “gluten-free” diet online.  One word of caution, there is a lot of information on the web that is not always accurate, so it is always best to consult with your doctor about the diet you are using.

You’ll also notice that celiac disease “interferes” with absorption, but what interferes with the small intestine and makes the immune system overreact in the first place?  Since the nervous system controls both, it makes sense to check for interference of the nerve supply too.  That’s exactly what checking for subluxations of the spine is all about!  Don’t know what a subluxation is?  Just ask us!  The information above is yours, the information below is ours.

Camp Chiropractic Center, Inc.

491-1232

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Cold and Flu "Season"

“Every function of the human body is under control of the nervous system”  -Grays Anatomy, 29th edition, p. 4

Have you heard of cold and flu season?  There are several things you can do to help your body out during this “season”.  First is a good diet.  To have a healthy immune system you must avoid refined sugar, white flour, deep-fried foods, chemical additives, and hydrogenated oils.  You also want to consume enough fruits and vegetables and drink enough water.  In fact, try dropping all soda and flavored drinks for one month.  The difference will astound you!  Truth is, there really is no season for cold and flu.  However there is a time of year where people’s immune system is depressed due to holiday stress, changes in eating habits, changes in sleep patterns, and changes in weather patterns.

There are also suppliments that can boost your immune system.  Bio-Immunozyme Forte, IAG, Bio-C Plus, Bio-AE-Mulsion Forte, and A.D.P to name a few.  These are products made by Biotics carried in our office that strengthen the immune system.  The following explains each of these products.

Bio-Immunozyme Forte:  This is a multi-vitamin that contains glandulars to boost immunity and has a base of Echinacea.

IAG:  Comes from the Western Larch tree that contains similar properties as herbs that boost immunity like echinacea and golden seal.  It actually contains Arabinogalactans which are long chain sugars that are well-tolerated by children and adults.

Bio-C Plus:  This contains several mixed forms of ascorbate (Vit. C) that is good for the immune system and is less likely to cause digestive distress than ascorbic acid.

Bio-AE-Mulsion Forte:  Vitamin A is useful for membrane integrity and helps boost immune function.  Infections deplete vitamin A stores.  Bio-AE-Mulsion has 12,500 I.U. of Vitamin A per drop to restore normal levels in the body.

A.D.P.:  This is an extract of oregano that is an excellent antimicrobial, which is great for upper respiratory infections and sinusitis (sinus infections).

These are just a few of the fine products that we carry to help support your body’s health.  They can be used in different combinations, to find out which, just ask!  Remember, health comes from the inside out, not outside in.

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News Flash:  Motion is Life!

Maybe you’ve heard it said before, but it never hurts to hear it again.  Movement is what keeps your spine healthy and functioning at 100%.  And chiropractors aren’t alone on this.  Dr. Mooney (M.D.) stated in the Journal of Musculoskeletal Medicine that, “Since the disc lacks blood flow, enhanced fluid exchange is the only mechanism for improved cellular nutrition and removal of byproducts”. 

What this is saying is that your discs (the cartilage shock absorbers of the spine that allow the bones to move) don’t have a good blood supply.  Blood is what carries nutrients like oxygen and vitamins to most tissues.  Discs, however, get their nutrients much like a sponge takes in more water when it is squeezed and released.  This process is called imbibation.  Moving spinal joints and discs cause fluids and nutrients to flow into the disc and removes the garbage like inflammation byproducts.  Just like ligaments that are torn, damaged discs take longer to heal than other tissues in the body because imbibation is a slower process than blood flow.  So movement, including chiropractic adjustments, walking around the block, or running a marathon, is good for your spine!

Here are a few more things motion/exercise does for you:

• increases range of motion
• stimulation of spinal injury healing with less scar tissue
• improved stability and strength
• improves coordination and balance

Who do you know that needs chiropractic?  Refer them today!

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Children and Chiropractic

FACT:  The birth process is a cause of Vertebral Subluxation Complexes (VSC).

Abraham Towbin, M.D.(1965) - Sudden infant crib death is caused by spine damage to the nerve system (VSC) during the birth process. 

Floyd Gilles (Harvard Researcher)(1979) - 7 of 8 autopsies showed this (VSC) to be the cause of deaths in SIDS victims.

David Yashon, M.D. - Confirms Towbin’s findings and reports that the delivery process is a cause of spinal injury with nerve damage.  10% of infants’ deaths are due to this.

J. M. Duncan, M.D. - 90 lbs. of pull (force) can cause decerebration (separation of brain and spinal cord).  This amount of force is not considered a lot of pull by M.D.’s.

G. Gutmann, M.D. - 80% of the children he examined shortly after birth, or as infants, were suffering from a subluxation of the first bone in the neck, causing all manner of diseases.

T. Videman, M.D., Institute of Occupational Health, Helinski, Finland - Permanent joint degeneration from hypomobility (VSC) begins within a few weeks (10 days) . . . Mobilization (adjustments) stops this process.

Larry Webster, D.C. -  Chiropractic care must begin at birth - average pull during the birthprocess today is between 90 and 140 lbs (120 lbs. was shown to cause decapitation by Duncan, M.D.).  The spine can be stretched ½” before injury - the spinal cord can be stretched 2 ¼” before injury.

“Immediate Management of the Traumatized Infant” - “Birth trauma was nonetheless the sixth leading cause of neonatal mortality in the U.S. in 1981.”

“It is still true that the most dangerous journey some people will ever undertake is that from the womb to the outside world.”

WHAT DOES THIS MEAN???  All children should be examined for VSC and begin chiropractic care immediately because . . .

A life of VSC prevention is fundamental to a healthy, wholesome, vital, enthusiastic life!

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Selling Disease

What if someone lied and told you that you had cancer?  And the only way to get rid of it would be to buy a pair of really strong sunglasses (stay with me, there’s a point).  And then you found out later that the only reason you had the sunglasses was because that someone wanted to make a sale and not because you had cancer.  And then you found out that the sunglasses actually made your vision worse.  Would you be mad?  Now think about what else you are being sold everyday.

Think back to the last time you were watching TV.  Now think about the commercials.  I know, I know, you turned the volume down, left the room, or you “just don’t pay attention to commercials”.  But the numbers don’t lie, advertising on TV works.  According to the Seattle Times, a 30-second spot during the Super Bowl will cost $2.5 million.  Companies wouldn’t shell out the dough if it didn’t work.  Now think about the latest ad telling you to “ask your doctor about . . .”

Why are there so many ads about drugs on TV today?   A 2002 article in the British Medical Journal (#1 journal in the world) discussed this very issue.  The author states that, “Drug companies are engaged in invisible, unregulated attempts to change public perceptions about health and illness in order to widen markets for new drugs.  A key strategy is to target the news media with stories designed to create fears about the condition or disease and draw attention to the latest treatment.”  What does this mean?  Drug companies are using scare tactics to get you to buy their drugs.

Irritable Bowel Syndrome or IBS used to be considered a common functional disorder.  With the arrival of new drugs it is now becoming a serious disease.  Previously, a drug called Lotronex (made by GlaxoSmithKline), was part of a 3 year “medical educational program”.  The idea was to set up an advisory board with material they said was clinically valid, place advertorials in medical journals, and to target other groups such as pharmacists, nurses, and patients.  The drug company’s primary interest was shaping public opinion about IBS in a way that would maximize sales of its medication.  However, the campaign was cut short after reports to the FDA of serious and sometimes fatal adverse reactions to Lotronex.  Bad sunglasses anyone?

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Camp Chiropractic Center, Inc.